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He said: “As most of you are aware there has been a fair degree of uncertainty surrounding the After Dark Club over the past year or so following the decision of my landlord to apply for planning permission to demolish the club and convert it to flats.

“The initial application was refused, but my understanding is that the process is ongoing.”

No new plan has been submitted and Mr Richards stressed in his post him leaving did not meaning the club was closing, saying: “I think it is important to note that at no point whatsoever in my statement did I say that the After is closed or will close.